Edelweiss Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Edelweiss is a perennial flowering plant grown for its distinctive white, woolly flower bracts and compact growth habit. It is suitable for rock gardens, alpine gardens, borders, containers, and well-drained landscape areas. The plant grows well in full sun and prefers light, well-drained soil. Edelweiss develops low-growing clumps and provides seasonal ornamental interest.

Features

• Produces distinctive white woolly flower bracts
• Perennial flowering plant
• Suitable for rock and alpine gardens
• Ideal for borders and containers
• Suitable for ornamental landscape planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers light, well-drained soil
• Forms compact low-growing clumps

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Leontopodium alpinum
• Common Name (US): Edelweiss
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 7
• Planting Season: Spring to fall
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to spring
• Sowing Months: October to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days with cool, moist conditions and light exposure
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Light, gritty, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 10 to 30 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 20 to 30 cm